Venice is known as the City of Bridges. It's no wonder when they boast of having over 400! I think we crossed 227.
Showing posts with label Europe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Europe. Show all posts
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Cofu, Greece OR 'We don't want to scratch the Ferraris'
What do you think of when you think Greece?
Mama Mia?
Baklava?
Beaches!
Ah, Yes. There were beaches.
DH swam in the Mediterranean.
We were kinda hoping fora 'family friendly' beach. Apparently, family friendly in Europe is some toplessness. Our beach had a minimum toplessness.
No. We have no pictures of toplessness.
But we do have lovely pictures of Ferrari's.
DH video taped them revving their engines so he could listen later, like a lullaby.
The bus that took us to the beach stopped in the middle of the road. Our tour guide said, 'We will stop here and get off. We don't want to scratch the Ferrari's.' (said with a Greek accent).
Shhhhh...don't tell. We bought some 'knock offs' while in Corfu. We might not make it back to America if we are caught....
Mama Mia?
Baklava?
Beaches!
Ah, Yes. There were beaches.
DH swam in the Mediterranean.
We were kinda hoping fora 'family friendly' beach. Apparently, family friendly in Europe is some toplessness. Our beach had a minimum toplessness.
No. We have no pictures of toplessness.
But we do have lovely pictures of Ferrari's.
DH video taped them revving their engines so he could listen later, like a lullaby.
The bus that took us to the beach stopped in the middle of the road. Our tour guide said, 'We will stop here and get off. We don't want to scratch the Ferrari's.' (said with a Greek accent).
Shhhhh...don't tell. We bought some 'knock offs' while in Corfu. We might not make it back to America if we are caught....
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Kadusai, Ephesus, Turkey: John, Paul and Mary
This day of our trip was one I really looked forward to seeing! We had NO IDEA what gems awaited us in Turkey.
Amazing, amazing archaeological wonders were ours to behold. So, 'dur' with us for a spell and take a trip on your traveling armchair.
DISCLAIMER:
No turkeys were seen, harmed or eaten on this excursion.
One of my favorite signs: Anyone for a genuine fake watch??
Everything is made from marble; pillars, statues, streets. If someone special came to Ephesus and a majority of the people liked him/her. a temple was erected in their honor.
One person, like Paul, could persuade numbers of people to change their religion. If there are enough who change, the whole city might change. So Paul was persecuted because the government didn't want their religion changed.
Quite possibly where the Apostle Paul taught. Seats over 25,000 people.
LOVED the Celsus Library! It was an amazing structure. It is a tomb for Celsus also. (Kinda morbid. "Pick some flowers, dear, we're going to the library and while we are there, let's visit Celsus tomb.")
A museum was built to house pieces from Ephesus that were delicate or need more protection. I like this picture of DH :)
Onto Basilica of St. John where, supposedly, Apostle John was buried.
Our last stop was the House of Virgin Mary. Possibly the last place Mary, Mother of Jesus, lived. I was skeptical of course. But I have to admit to a spirit of reverence in the little house.
We passed an area that held a dug out keyhole shape, remarkably looking like a baptismal font.
Look at the pictures in the back of the LDS bible. There are pictures of historic sites mentioned in the scriptures. One is in Ephesus. WE WERE THERE!
And once again, here are a couple of articles I wrote with more pictures:
Ancient City Ephesus, Turkey
House of Virgin Mary: Ephesus, Turkey
Basilica of St. John
Amazing, amazing archaeological wonders were ours to behold. So, 'dur' with us for a spell and take a trip on your traveling armchair.
DISCLAIMER:
No turkeys were seen, harmed or eaten on this excursion.
One of my favorite signs: Anyone for a genuine fake watch??
Everything is made from marble; pillars, statues, streets. If someone special came to Ephesus and a majority of the people liked him/her. a temple was erected in their honor.
One person, like Paul, could persuade numbers of people to change their religion. If there are enough who change, the whole city might change. So Paul was persecuted because the government didn't want their religion changed.
Quite possibly where the Apostle Paul taught. Seats over 25,000 people.
LOVED the Celsus Library! It was an amazing structure. It is a tomb for Celsus also. (Kinda morbid. "Pick some flowers, dear, we're going to the library and while we are there, let's visit Celsus tomb.")
A museum was built to house pieces from Ephesus that were delicate or need more protection. I like this picture of DH :)
Onto Basilica of St. John where, supposedly, Apostle John was buried.
Our last stop was the House of Virgin Mary. Possibly the last place Mary, Mother of Jesus, lived. I was skeptical of course. But I have to admit to a spirit of reverence in the little house.
We passed an area that held a dug out keyhole shape, remarkably looking like a baptismal font.
Look at the pictures in the back of the LDS bible. There are pictures of historic sites mentioned in the scriptures. One is in Ephesus. WE WERE THERE!
And once again, here are a couple of articles I wrote with more pictures:
Ancient City Ephesus, Turkey
House of Virgin Mary: Ephesus, Turkey
Basilica of St. John
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